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Defending a "never event."

Shepperd JR. Defending a "Never Event". J Healthc Risk Manag. 2017;37(1):17-22. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21277.

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August 2, 2017
Shepperd JR. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2017;37(1):17-22.
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Surgical fires are considered a never event. This commentary provides an overview of surgical fires, explains elements of the operating room environment that increase risks, and reviews legal responses for when such incidents occur. A past WebM&M commentary discussed operating room fires and strategies to prevent them.

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Shepperd JR. Defending a "Never Event". J Healthc Risk Manag. 2017;37(1):17-22. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21277.

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